Geelong, south-west of Melbourne in Victoria, is a waterfront city on Corio Bay. With a Deakin University campus and closeness to the Great Ocean Road, it offers students a quieter alternative.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Geelong. University programs in Geelong and language schools in Melbourne are among the options.
In Geelong you can book short courses of 1-2 weeks. On an intensive program, one English level usually takes 8-12 weeks. Reaching the IELTS score Australian universities ask for usually needs a 6-12 month plan, depending on your starting level.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and OSHC health cover for a student visa. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though some programs have set start dates. For long programs that require a student visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead.
For a student visa (subclass 500) for long-term language study, you need the school's CoE, OSHC health cover, proof of funds and statements showing you are a genuine student. Applications are made online, with an appointment at an authorised visa centre for biometrics.
Student visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and cafés, restaurants, retail and hospitality are where students most often find jobs. Your work conditions are stated on your visa, so check them before starting a job.
Homestays and shared flats are the most common accommodation options in Geelong.
Living costs in Geelong are lower than in Australia's big cities, an advantage for long-term study.
Buses serve Geelong, and V/Line trains run to Melbourne.
Geelong's weather is changeable, and you can experience four seasons in a day. Summers are warm, winters cool and wet.
You can take a connecting flight to Melbourne (MEL) and reach Geelong by road in about an hour; Avalon Airport is also nearby.
Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, the seasons work the other way round: Geelong is 7 hours ahead of Turkey from April to October and 8 hours ahead from October to April.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa to arrival.
About an hour by train.
A scenic coastal road along the Victorian coast, famous for the Twelve Apostles rock formations.
Courses of up to 3 months can be taken on a visitor visa; longer programs need a student visa (subclass 500).
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
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